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Compliance by Design - Carta Law

Compliance by Design - Carta Law

Avantia Law 6 Episodes Mar 18, 2026

Compliance by Design is a podcast where regulation meets innovation. Hosted by Laurence Baker, it features legal and compliance leaders discussing how asset managers, private equity firms, and legal teams navigate today's regulatory landscape. Topics include the Corporate Transparency Act, the future of KYC and AML, global compliance challenges, and the rise of AI in legal services. The show delivers practical insights and strategic advice for lawyers, compliance officers, and risk professionals. New episodes are released monthly, along with short-form highlights.

Episodes

Efficiency at Scale: How Precede Capital Manages Risk in Extended Deal Cycles
Efficiency at Scale: How Precede Capital Manages Risk in Extended Deal Cycles Mar 18, 2026 1822 Deal timelines are getting longer. Risk profiles are evolving mid-process. And regulatory and investor scrutiny is only increasing. In this episode of Compliance by Design, Laurence Baker speaks with Andrew Whittaker, Director of Legal at Precede Capital Partners, about how operating models must adapt when the deal you originate in month one is not the same deal you close in month six. As a real e
The Rise of the AI NDA
The Rise of the AI NDA Feb 11, 2026 1996 NDAs might not be the most glamorous part of private markets, but as deal timelines compress and AI becomes embedded in legal workflows, they are fast becoming one of the clearest signals of operational readiness.   In this episode of Compliance by Design, Laurence Baker is joined by Walt Nichols, Managing Director of Contracts for the Americas, and Chrys Marincich, Co-Head of Contracts EMEA/APCA,
What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Global Compliance: Lessons from TowerBrook Capital Partners
What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Global Compliance: Lessons from TowerBrook Capital Partners Nov 30, 2025 2530 Global compliance has never been more complex — or more business-critical. Yet even the best-intentioned programs often fall short. Policies exist, but aren’t followed. Processes slow deals down. Regional requirements clash. In this episode, we’ll explore what doesn’t work in compliance today — the pain points of running global programs under pressure — and contrast that with what leading firm
Building an AI-Powered Law Firm: COO Hannah Thompson on People, Process, and Trust
Building an AI-Powered Law Firm: COO Hannah Thompson on People, Process, and Trust Sep 26, 2025 1264 What does it really take to embed AI into a law firm?   In this episode of Compliance by Design, Avantia COO Hannah Thompson joins host Laurence Baker to share the operational reality of building a tech-enabled law firm. From her journey as a litigator to leading operations, Hannah explains why traditional law firm models reward inefficiency, how lawyers actually respond to AI tools, and why trust
Episode 2 - Cutting Through the Legal AI Hype with CTO Paul Gaskell
Episode 2 - Cutting Through the Legal AI Hype with CTO Paul Gaskell Aug 20, 2025 1151 The legal AI market is buzzing with new tools — but how much of it is hype, and what’s actually working inside law firms? In this episode of Compliance by Design, Laurence sits down with Avantia’s CTO, Paul Gaskell (ex-BlackRock, Bloomberg), to unpack the state of play. They discuss why the first wave of AI “platforms” fell short, how legal teams should think in workflows not point solutions, and
Compliance by Design - US AML with Rob Johnston, Lowenstein Sandler
Compliance by Design - US AML with Rob Johnston, Lowenstein Sandler Jul 10, 2025 2216 In the first "Compliance by Design" episode, hosts PD and James Sutton welcome Rob Johnston of Lowenstein Sandler to discuss US AML compliance updates, focusing on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and new FinCEN AML rules. Johnston explains the confusion and uncertainty for registered investment advisors under the Bank Secrecy Act, as the clock is counting down to the Jan 1 deadline. He advise

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